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<p>Committed, dedicated, and hard-working IHLS staff members from all three locations came together in Carlyle on July 20 for a staff training day.<br />
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In addition to a review of training and policies on sexual harassment and safety, <strong>Laura Huth</strong>, <strong>do good Consulting</strong>, presented an energetic and insightful program on advocating for IHLS and member libraries.<br />
<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/illinoisheartland/photos/?tab=album&amp;album_id=1834730806538867" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">More photos</a> were posted on the IHLS Facebook page. <br />
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<p>School delivery will begin the week of August 21st. Schools may request an earlier or later start date for delivery by contacting their <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=delivery/hubs" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">hub manager</a>.<br />
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<p>The next IHLS Board meeting is Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at the IHLS Edwardsville office. The Board meeting will also be available at several videoconferencing (VTEL) sites. When available, you will find the agenda and board packet <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=about/board/board-meetings" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">here</a>.<br />
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Member Spotlights:
</h1><p>Diana Brawley Sussman
</p><p>Congratulations to Diana Brawley Sussman, Director of the Carbondale Public Library. Diana is the 2017 recipient of the Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year Award. The award recognizes a librarian’s distinguished service and leadership in Illinois libraries. Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White said, “Her previous involvement in the Illinois State Library’s continuing education programs and her contributions to the library community have made her a leader in transforming library services and an excellent candidate for this award.”<br />
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Before her time at the Carbondale Public Library, Diana worked at the former Shawnee Library System as director of the Southern Illinois Talking Book Center.<br />
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<p>Congratulations to Dr. Allen Lanham, dean of library services at Eastern Illinois University. He retired on June 30 after almost 26 years or service. Lanham began his duties on Aug. 12, 1991, and during his tenure at Eastern, he encouraged a wide range of library programming in the arts and humanities and has been the principal investigator for Art and Architecture in Illinois Libraries since 2006. He has consulted for libraries in Central and South America and Africa.<br />
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He led the extensive renovation and expansion of Booth Library from 1999 through 2002, resulting in a building that celebrates its historic architecture while providing the space and technological capability to meet future library needs.<br />
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Lanham was named an Illinois Library Association Luminary in 2016 and Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year in 2008. His work in library innovation and programming led to Booth Library being named a finalist for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service and winner of the DEMCO Library Innovation Award, both in 2014.<br />
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<p>For the past six years, <a href="http://www.effinghamlibrary.org/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Effingham Public Library</a> has partnered with the Effingham Tourism Department to provide in-person summer walking tours of the downtown sculptures and their artists to encourage and promote the cultural literacy in Effingham. When <strong>“Reading by Design”</strong> was announced as the 2017 SRP theme, the Library decided to build on the success of these walking tours by working with local businesses, churches and historians to create an Architectural Walking Tour for Downtown Effingham. Two in-person tours have been offered this summer and through a further partnership with the Effingham High School’s History Club – students have recorded a cell phone tour that will be available until September 4. 16 patrons attended the guided walking tours and 54 have listened to the cell phone audio tour this summer. This project has been so well received that the Effingham Library has been invited to share how they created this with a downstate-wide City Administrations conference in August to encourage other communities to start their own Architectural Walks.</p>
<p>Here is the <a href="http://www.effinghamlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/walking-tour-brochure.pdf" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Architectural Walking Tour Brochure</a> and an article on the event: <a href="http://www.effinghamradio.com/events/97687" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">http://www.effinghamradio.com/events/97687</a><br />
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<p>A list of <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=grants" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">available grants</a> are posted on the IHLS website. Here you will find information on grants suitable for libraries that you might be interested in applying for. There are also several ‘Ongoing’ grants on the bottom of the list.<br />
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Expiring Soon:</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://newsroom.lowes.com/apply-for-a-grant/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Lowe’s Community Partners Grants</a> – Deadline: August 25, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="http://www.ala.org/tools/readytocode" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Libraries Ready to Code</a> (ALA) – Deadline: August 31, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/33423-Community-Foundation-For-The-Land-Of-Lincoln" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln</a> – Deadline: September 1, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://apply.ala.org/medialiteracy/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Media Literacy @ Your Library</a> (ALA) – Deadline: September 11, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Illinois Humanities Vision Grants</a> – Deadline: September 15, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Illinois Humanities Action Grants</a> – Deadline: September 15, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Illinois Humanities Multiplier Grants</a> – Deadline: September 15, 2017 </li>
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<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/03/us/libraries-sunglasses-eclipse-trnd/index.html" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">The road to watching this summer’s solar eclipse starts in the library?</a><br /><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/seven-answers-to-seven-weeding-questions.html" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Seven answers to seven weeding questions</a><br /><a href="http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170728/rochester-craft-group-making-items-to-help-others" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Rochester craft group making items to help others</a><br /><a href="http://thesouthern.com/news/local/communities/carbondale/carbondale-public-library-director-named-state-s-librarian-of-the/article_74846a87-85ae-585d-8855-288fe31d0ca0.html" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Carbondale Public Library director named state's Librarian of the Year</a><br /><a href="http://www.wsiltv.com/story/36025883/carbondale-librarian-top-in-state" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Carbondale librarian top in state</a><strong> (video)</strong><br /><a href="http://blog.healthadvocate.com/2017/07/how-reading-can-benefit-your-health/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">How reading can benefit your health</a><br /><a href="http://foxillinois.com/news/local/lincoln-library-to-eliminate-fines-on-juvenile-materials" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Lincoln Library to eliminate fines on juvenile materials</a><strong> (video)</strong><br /><a href="http://www.wjbdradio.com/local-news/2017/07/24/bryanbennett-library-receives-handcrafted-table-from-wood-salvaged-from-illinois-national-guard-armory-" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Bryan-Bennett Library receives handcrafted table from wood salvaged from Illinois National Guard Armory</a><br /><a href="http://www.bentoneveningnews.com/news/20170718/christophers-summer-reading-program-a-hit" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Christopher’s summer reading program a hit</a><br />
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<p>August 18, 8:30 a.m., Effingham Public Library Computer Lab<br />
Join Amy Sobrino, MSW, LSW and Shannon Nosbisch, founders of Effingham Area Alzheimer’s Awareness as they deliver Friends in Rural Places: Creating Dementia Friendly Libraries, a training specific for small and rural library staff to learn how to implement dementia friendly principles in their local libraries. Amy &amp; Shannon will help attendees establish a working knowledge of identifying dementia symptoms, offer ideas on how to best support patrons living with the disease, and how to make changes to the library environment and services to meet the needs of families dealing with dementia. Spots are limited, and attendees must RSVP. A $10 donation is requested to cover cost of light breakfast and materials. Attendees will receive information and articles prior to the training. Please call Amy Sobrino at <a href="tel:%28618%29%20363-8372" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">618-363-8372</a> or email at <a href="mailto:eaaa.amy@gmail.com" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">eaaa.amy@gmail.com</a> with any questions. To register call: <a href="tel:%28217%29%20342-2464" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">217-342-2464</a>.<br />
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<p>Register in L2:<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;"> www.librarylearning.info</a><br />
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Tuesday, August 8, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">SHARE Catalogers Training Session, Adobe Connect</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Polaris Basic Circulation Training, IHLS Carbondale</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Polaris Advanced Circulation Training, IHLS Carbondale</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, August 9, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">RDA for Sound and Video, Effingham PL</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, August 10, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Dewey Decimal Classification, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
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<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">SHARE Serials for Polaris, Scott Air Force Base Library</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, August 16, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Barcoding I—Searching and Matching, Marion Carnegie</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">GALE GVRL Introduction for IHLS</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Barcoding II—Item Records, Marion Carnegie</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, August 17, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">GALE GVRL Introduction for IHLS</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, August 22, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Medium Pubs Meeting, Argenta PL</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">SHARE Circulation Forum, Vespasian Warner PLD</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">IHLS Board Meeting</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, August 23, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Cataloging in Connexion Workday, Olney PL</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Annual Rotating Love Collection Group Meeting</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, August 24, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Barcoding I—Searching and Matching, IHLS Champaign</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">MEPL – Metro-East Public Library Management Meeting, Jerseyville PL</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Barcoding II—Item Records, IHLS Champaign</li>
</ul><p>Friday, August 25, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Book Cataloging, Marion Carnegie</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, August 30, 2017</p>
<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Barcoding I—Searching and Matching, Effingham PL</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Adult Services Forum, Vespasian Warner PLD</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Barcoding II—Item Records, Effingham PL </li>
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<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-august-2017-webinars-for-library-staff.html" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Free August Webinars for Library Staff</a> <strong>(70 webinars)</strong></li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="http://www.slj.com/teen-live-2017" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Virtual Conference: 2017 SLJ Teen Live</a> – August 8, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Fall YA Announcements</a> (Booklist) – August 8, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://learn.guidestar.org/news/webinars" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Online Storytelling: Big Impact, Small Budget</a> (GuideStar) – August 8, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.edweb.net/emergingtech" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Building Curriculum with Colleagues: Where the Library and Classroom Learning Connect</a> (edWeb.net) – August 16, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/motivating-your-team.html" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">More Than #MotivationMonday: Motivating Your Team Any Day of the Week</a> (WJ) – August 17, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="http://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/default" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">How to Get Tech Donations: A Special TechSoup Tour</a> (TechSoup) – August 17, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Good Reads for Reluctant Readers</a> (Booklist) – August 22, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="https://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Once upon a Time, Storytelling was Learning</a> (Insync) – August 22, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="http://home.edweb.net/webinars/2017-08/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Challenged-Based Learning in the School Library Makerspace</a> (edWeb.net) – August 23, 2017</li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;"><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/global-vision-an-interactive-discussion.html" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">IFLA's Global Vision: An Interactive Discussion</a> (WJ) – August 24, 2017 </li>
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<ul><li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">August 29–31, 2017 – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThinkOutsideTheBarnIllinois/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Think Outside the Barn</a></li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">September 6-9, 2017 – <a href="http://arsl.info/2017-conference-presentations/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">ARSL Conference</a></li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">October 8-14, 2017 – <a href="http://teenreadweek.ning.com/" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Teen Read Week</a></li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">October 10-12, 2017 – <a href="https://www.ila.org/events/annual-conference" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">ILA Annual Conference</a></li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">October 19-21, 2017 – <a href="https://www.islma.org/conference17.htm" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">ISLMA Conference</a></li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">October 23-25, 2017 – <a href="http://internet-librarian.infotoday.com/2017/Workshops.aspx" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Internet Librarian Conference</a></li>
<li style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">November 9-11, 2017 – <a href="https://s4.goeshow.com/aasl/annual/2017/index.cfm?" style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #0080b3;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">AASL National Conference</a>, Phoenix, Ariz.</li>
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</div></div></div>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 20:38:57 +0000Julia Pernicka2513 at http://www.illinoisheartland.orgIHLS Member Connection - July 7, 2017http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-member-connection-july-7-2017
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<h1>July 7, 2017</h1>
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<h1><a id="1" name="1">Members Matter Meeting – Tuesday, July 11, 2017</a></h1>
<p>Please join us for the next Members Matter meeting to be held on <strong>Tuesday, July 11, </strong>at the <strong>Decatur Public Library</strong>! It’s a great opportunity to share what’s going on throughout the state and the system! Of particular interest will be an update from the State Library, in light of yesterday’s passage of a budget for Illinois.The meeting will run from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. If you can’t be in Decatur, you can attend by VTEL from the Illinois State Library or from your own computer, via Zoom.<br />
<br /><strong>Please </strong>take a moment and <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=23202">register on L2</a>, knowing how many people to expect helps us to facilitate the discussion. The agenda will be posted in L2.<br />
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<h1><a id="2" name="2">IHLS Offices Closed July 20, 2017</a></h1>
<p>All IHLS offices will be closed on <strong>Thursday, July 20</strong>, to allow staff to attend staff development training. <strong>No member services, including delivery, will be provided.</strong> We are using this single day to provide training to all IHLS staff.<br />
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If you have an automation emergency while the IHLS offices are closed, please dial the SHARE Emergency Number at 618-534-4319.<br />
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<h1><a id="3" name="3">IHLS Board Meeting – July 25, 2017</a></h1>
<p>The next IHLS Board meeting is Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at the IHLS Edwardsville office. The Board meeting will also be available at several videoconferencing (VTEL) sites. When available, you will find the agenda and board packet <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=about/board/board-meetings">here</a>.<br />
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<h1><a id="4" name="4">Job Postings</a></h1>
<p><strong>IHLS currently has three open positions</strong> posted on the IHLS website. In addition to the SHARE Director position, we currently have openings for a Driver and a Sorter in our Champaign office. Find these positions as well as job openings with other libraries on the <a href="http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=library-jobs">Library Jobs</a> tab of the IHLS website. To add a job posting to the IHLS jobs page for your library, please send to <a href="mailto:webmaster@illinoisheartland.org">webmaster@illinoisheartland.org</a>.<br />
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<h1><a id="5" name="5">Connect with Leslie – June 15 Recording</a></h1>
<p>Did you miss Connect with Leslie June 15? In addition to Leslie Bednar giving an IHLS update, Brandon Chapman, Network Administrator, joined the call and talked about virtual reality in libraries and preventing ransomware. Brandon shared the following links:</p>
<ul><li>How the Wannacry infection spread: :<br /><a href="https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/05/how-did-wannacry-ransomworm-spread/">https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2017/05/how-did-wannacry-ransomworm-spread/</a></li>
<li>Latest version of Windows 10 has protections against ransomware:<br /><a href="https://blog.knowbe4.com/finally-next-windows-version-10-stops-ransomware-cold">https://blog.knowbe4.com/finally-next-windows-version-10-stops-ransomware-cold</a></li>
<li>How to make Google Cardboard VR headset:<br /><a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Google-Cardboard/">http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Google-Cardboard/</a></li>
<li>VR headset comparison:<br /><a href="http://newatlas.com/gear-vr-vs-oculus-rift-specs-comparison-2017/49015/">http://newatlas.com/gear-vr-vs-oculus-rift-specs-comparison-2017/49015/</a></li>
<li>VR in the library:<br /><a href="http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2016/02/virtual-reality-in-the-library-creating-a-new-experience/">http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2016/02/virtual-reality-in-the-library-creating-a-new-experience/</a></li>
<li>VR and motion sickness:<br /><a href="https://www.wareable.com/vr/vr-headset-motion-sickness-solution-777">https://www.wareable.com/vr/vr-headset-motion-sickness-solution-777</a> </li>
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<h1><a id="6" name="6">2017 ALA Annual Conference Photos</a></h1>
<p>It was great to connect with our members at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. We hope everyone had a good time, met some interesting people, and learned something new. <strong>More photos</strong> have been posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/illinoisheartland/photos/?tab=album&amp;album_id=1806851332660148">IHLS Facebook page</a>.<br />
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<h1><a id="7" name="7">Vendor Discount Page Updated</a></h1>
<p><strong>Barnes &amp; Noble Booksellers, Inc.</strong> has been added to the <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=b46ccd1dc4&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d">Vendor Discount page</a> on the IHLS website. <br />
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<h1><a id="8" name="8">Grants, Awards &amp; Scholarships</a></h1>
<p>A list of <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=grants">available grants</a> are posted on the IHLS website. Here you will find information on grants suitable for libraries that you might be interested in applying for. There are also several <strong>‘Ongoing’ grants</strong> on the bottom of the list.</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/">Illinois Humanities Illinois Speaks Micro-Grants</a> – Deadline: July 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/">Illinois Humanities Illinois Speaks Microgrant: Libraries + Studs Terkel Archive</a> – Deadline: July 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://apply.ala.org/TheVietnamWar">ALA’s Vitnam War Programming Kit</a> – Deadline: August 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.honda.com/community/applying-for-a-grant">American Honda Foundation</a> – Deadline: August 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://newsroom.lowes.com/apply-for-a-grant/">Lowe’s Community Partners Grants</a> – Deadline: August 25, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/">Illinois Humanities Vision Grants</a> – Deadline: September 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/">Illinois Humanities Action Grants</a> – Deadline: September 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/">Illinois Humanities Multiplier Grants</a> – Deadline: September 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ilhumanities.org/program/community-grants/">Illinois Humanities Illinois Speaks Micro-Grants</a> – Deadline: October 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vernonlibrarysupplies.com/grants">Vernon Library Supplies Grants: English Literacy for New Immigrants</a> – Deadline: October 31, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving">Walmart Foundation Community Grant Program</a> – Deadline: December 31, 2017 </li>
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<h1><a id="9" name="9">In the News</a></h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/horse-riding-librarians-were-great-depression-bookmobiles-180963786/">Horse-riding librarians were the Great Depression’s bookmobiles</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slj.com/2017/06/technology/ala-google-seek-libraries-to-apply-for-coding-pilot-this-summer/#_">ALA, Google seek libraries to apply for coding pilot this summer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slj.com/2017/07/schools/new-advocacy-to-save-school-libraries-one-click-at-a-time/#_">New advocacy to save school librarians, one click at a time</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/siue-workshop-encourages-educators-to-integrate-stem-into-history-lessons-21759.cfm#.WV1crohuJaQ">SIUE workshop encourages educators to integrate STEM into history lessons</a></li>
<li><a href="http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2017/07/supreme-court-decision-affects-local.html">Supreme Court decision affects local governments on social media</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.randolphcountyheraldtribune.com/news/20170630/eldorado-memorial-library-gets-1000-grant">Eldorado Memorial Library gets $1,000 grant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://jg-tc.com/news/local/local-librarian-leads-association-at-rally/article_c4a38c73-d15c-5888-a3e9-fc73f8b7d22e.html">Local librarian leads association at rally</a> (Jacob Roskovensky)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-july-webinars-for-library-staff.html">Free July webinars for library staff</a></li>
<li><a href="https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/hillary-clinton-delivers-powerful-talk/">Hillary Clinton Delivers Powerful Talk</a> (contains video)</li>
<li><a href="http://jg-tc.com/lifestyles/announcements/booth-library-dean-allen-lanham-to-retire-on-friday/article_264dbd3b-e47c-563c-98f5-f717eec7492d.html">Booth Library Dean Allen Lanham to retire on Friday</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170625/not-just-place-for-books-new-lincoln-library-director-says">Not just a place for books, new Lincoln Library director says</a></li>
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<h1><a id="10" name="10">Upcoming Events in Library Learning</a></h1>
<p>Register in L2:<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info"> www.librarylearning.info</a><br />
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017</p>
<ul><li>SHARE Catalogers Training Session, Adobe Connect</li>
<li>Members Matter, Decatur PL</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, July 12, 2017</p>
<ul><li>RDA for Books, Effingham PL</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, July 19, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Polaris Basic Circulation Training, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>Polaris Advanced Circulation Training, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, July 20, 2017</p>
<ul><li>IHLS Staff Day, IHLS Closed</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, July 25, 2017</p>
<ul><li>IHLS Board Meeting</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, July 26, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Polaris Basic Circulation Training, Decatur PL</li>
<li>Polaris Advanced Circulation Training, Decatur PL</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, August 3, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Library of Congress Subject Headings, IHLS Edwardsville </li>
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<h1><a id="11" name="11">Free Webinars &amp; Workshops</a></h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-july-webinars-for-library-staff.html">Free July webinars for library staff </a><strong>(57 webinars)</strong></li>
<li><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars">Enticing Book Club Picks</a> (Booklist) – July 18, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/">Check Out an Experience!</a> (CSL) – July 18, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://nnlm.gov/professional-development">Breezing Along with the RML: Mapping Your Customer’s Journey in the Library</a> (NNLM) – July 19, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://home.edweb.net/webinars/2017-07/">E-rate Update: July 2017</a> (edWeb) – July 19, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/wikipedia-for-libraries.html">Wikipedia for Libraries: Preview the Possibilities, Discover the Opportunities</a> (WJ) – July 19, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.oclc.org/en/events.html">Essential tips for answering patron questions</a> (OCLC) – July 20, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars">Project Outcome Two-Year Updates &amp; Discussion</a> (PLA) – July 20, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars">Out of This World! New SF, Fantasy, &amp; Horror Books</a> (Booklist) – July 25, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/immigration">Starting Immigration Services at Your Library</a> (PLA) – July 26, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/measures-that-matter-3.html">Measures that Matter Part Three: Moving Toward More Meaningful Measures</a> (WJ) – July 26, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.sirsidynix.com/events/all-webinars">Big Trends in Small and Rural Libraries</a> (ARSL) – July 26, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.connectingtocollections.org/calendar/">Care of Books and Scrapbooks</a> (CCC) – July 28, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/motivating-your-team.html">More Than #MotivationMonday: Motivating Your Team Any Day of the Week</a> (WJ) – August 17, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/global-vision-an-interactive-discussion.html">IFLA's Global Vision: An Interactive Discussion</a> (WJ) – August 24, 2017</li>
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<h1><a id="12" name="12">Upcoming Events &amp; Deadlines</a></h1>
<ul><li>August 2, 2016 – <a href="http://www.coloringbookday.com/">National Coloring Book Day</a></li>
<li>August 29–31, 2017 – Think Outside the Barn</li>
<li>September 6-9, 2017 – <a href="http://arsl.info/2017-conference-presentations/">ARSL Conference</a></li>
<li>October 8-14, 2017 – <a href="http://teenreadweek.ning.com/">Teen Read Week</a></li>
<li>October 10-12, 2017 – <a href="https://www.ila.org/events/annual-conference">ILA Annual Conference</a></li>
<li>October 19-21, 2017 – <a href="https://www.islma.org/conference17.htm">ISLMA Conference</a></li>
<li>November 9-11, 2017 – <a href="https://s4.goeshow.com/aasl/annual/2017/index.cfm?">AASL National Conference</a>, Phoenix, Ariz.</li>
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</div></div></div>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 19:56:40 +0000Julia Pernicka2494 at http://www.illinoisheartland.orgIHLS Member Connection - June 23, 2017http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-member-connection-june-23-2017
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<h1>June 23, 2017</h1>
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<h1>IHLS is Moving Forward with a New Look!</h1>
<p>Did you miss our announcement about our rebranding project and our new logo? <a href="http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-moving-forward-new-look" target="_blank">Check it out here!</a> As part of our updated brand identify, we are excited to announce we have redesigned our newsletter. One of the most obvious changes is that the newsletter has a new name "<strong>IHLS Member Connection</strong>". We hope this conveys our commitment to connecting with our members and the importance of our members connecting with each other! As Helen Keller said, "<em>Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much</em>."</p>
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Video: Meet the Illinois Heartland Library System</h1>
<p>At the IHLS Annual Meeting on June 20, we unveiled the new IHLS logo and an informational video that details our current endeavors and future goals as an organization.</p>
<p><a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-has-new-look" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="text-left" height="171" src="/sites/default/files/images/mft/Video%20Capture.JPG" width="250" /></a>We would also like to send a big thank you to the IHLS members that appear in the video.</p>
<ul><li>Judy Whitaker, Olney Public Library</li>
<li>Joel Shoemaker, Oakwood Public Library</li>
<li>Jennifer Lara, O’Fallon Township High School</li>
<li>April Becker, Hanson Professional Services Library</li>
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<h1>IHLS Annual Meeting &amp; Board Meeting</h1>
<p><img alt="" class="text-left" height="155" src="/sites/default/files/images/mft/Clyde%2C-Leslie%2C-Sandy%2C-Sarah-sm.jpg" width="250" />Thank you to everyone that attended the IHLS Annual Meeting and IHLS Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, at our Carbondale Office. <br />
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Photo (left to right): Clyde Hall, Leslie Bednar, Sandy West, Sarah Isaacs. Be sure to check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/illinoisheartland/photos/?tab=album&amp;album_id=1786657858012829">IHLS Facebook page</a> for more photos.</p>
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<h1>Job Posting – SHARE Director</h1>
<p>Chris Dawdy has decided to retire from full-time and IHLS currently has an opening for the SHARE Director position. The SHARE Director is responsible for coordinating the SHARE department and providing quality service to member libraries. The job opening was posted internally and on the IHLS website. It has also been posted with Illinois Library Association (ILA) and the Missouri Library Association (MLA).<br />
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Find this position as well as job openings with other libraries on the IHLS website on the <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=library-jobs">Library Jobs tab</a>. To add a job posting to the IHLS jobs page for your library, please send to <a href="mailto:webmaster@illinoisheartland.org">webmaster@illinoisheartland.org</a>.</p>
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<h1>IHLS Offices Closed Tuesday, July 4</h1>
<p>All IHLS offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Delivery service will not be provided. See our <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=about/office-hours">Office Hours</a> page for a listing of IHLS Holidays.</p>
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<h1>IHLS Offices Closed July 20, 2017</h1>
<p>All IHLS offices will be closed on <strong>Thursday, July 20</strong>, to allow staff to attend staff development training. Delivery service will not be provided.<br />
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If you have an automation emergency while the IHLS offices are closed, please dial the SHARE Emergency Number at 618-534-4319.<br />
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<h1>Non-Resident Fee Survey due June 30</h1>
<p>If you still have completing the Non-Resident Fee Survey on your "To-Do" list, please complete the survey at your earliest convenience. Go to: <a href="http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=members/non-resident-fee">http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=members/non-resident-fee</a> and click on the FY18 Non-Resident Survey. <strong>The deadline for completion of the survey is June 30, 2017</strong>. Please feel free to direct any questions to Ellen Popit (<a href="mailto:epopit@illinoisheartland.org" target="_blank">epopit@illinoisheartland.org</a> | 618-985-3711 x 624).</p>
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<h1>Members Matter Meeting – Tuesday, July 11, 2017</h1>
<p>Please join us for the next Members Matter meeting to be held on <strong>Tuesday, July 11, </strong>at the <strong>Decatur Public Library</strong>! It’s a great opportunity to share what’s going on throughout the state and the system! The meeting will run from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. If you can’t be in Decatur, you can attend by VTEL from the Illinois State Library or from your own computer, via Zoom. Please take a moment and <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=23202">register on L2</a>. The agenda will be posted in L2.<br />
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<h1>2017 ARSL Conference Presentations available now</h1>
<p>Elevate, Climb, Grow, Connect at #ARSL2017. Click on the link below to get the lineup of the wonderful sessions for this year’s annual Association for Rural &amp; Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference in beautiful St. George, UT from September 7-9. Early Bird member registration is still available at $265 for a few short weeks. For more information, go to: <a href="http://arsl.info/2017-conference-presentations/" target="_blank">http://arsl.info/2017-conference-presentations/</a><br />
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<h1>Vendor Discount Page Updated</h1>
<p><strong>Scholastic</strong> has been added to the <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=b46ccd1dc4&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d">Vendor Discount page</a> on the IHLS website.<br />
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Grants, Awards &amp; Scholarships</h1>
<p>A list of <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=grants">available grants</a> are posted on the IHLS website. Here you will find information on grants suitable for libraries that you might be interested in applying for. There are also several ‘Ongoing’ grants on the bottom of the list.<br />
<br /><strong>Expiring Soon:</strong></p>
<ul><li><a href="https://apply.ala.org/TheVietnamWar">ALA’s Vitnam War Programming Kit</a> – Deadline: August 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.honda.com/community/applying-for-a-grant">American Honda Foundation</a> – Deadline: August 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://newsroom.lowes.com/apply-for-a-grant/">Lowe’s Community Partners Grants</a> – Deadline: August 25, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vernonlibrarysupplies.com/grants">Vernon Library Supplies Grants: English Literacy for New Immigrants</a> – Deadline: October 31, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving">Walmart Foundation Community Grant Program</a> – Deadline: December 31, 2017</li>
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<h1>In the News</h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://foxillinois.com/news/local/champaign-public-library-now-offering-chromebooks-and-hotspots">Champaign Public Library now offering Chromebooks and hotspots</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170617/90-years-and-counting">90 years and counting</a> (Carlinville PL)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.educationdive.com/press-release/20170619-follett-everylibrary-partner-to-advocate-for-k-12-libraries-librarians/">Follett, EveryLibrary partner to advocate for K-12 libraries, librarians</a></li>
<li><a href="http://foxillinois.com/news/local/decatur-library-offering-fine-forgiveness-during-june-06-08-2017">Decatur Library offering fine forgiveness during June</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/28294-effingham-public-library-circulates-over-237-000-items-sets-new-record-and-10th-straight-year-of-growth">Effingham Public Library circulates over 237,000 items; sets new record and 10<sup>th</sup> straight year of growth</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/money-as-you-grow.html">Money as You Grow Book Club: How to help families build their children’s money skills</a></li>
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<h1>Upcoming Events in Library Learning</h1>
<p>Register in L2:<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info"> www.librarylearning.info</a><br />
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Tuesday, June 27, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Barcoding I—Searching and Matching, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>Barcoding I—Searching and Matching, Benton PLD</li>
<li>Barcoding II—Item Records, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>Barcoding II—Item Records, Benton PLD</li>
<li>SHARE Circulation Forum, Zoom</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, July 5, 2017</p>
<ul><li>IHLS Member Library Directors’ Chat, Adobe Connect</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, July 6, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Introduction to Authority Records, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, July 11, 2017</p>
<ul><li>SHARE Catalogers Training Session, Adobe Connect</li>
<li>Members Matter, Decatur PL</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, July 12, 2017</p>
<ul><li>RDA for Books, Effingham PL</li>
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<h1>Free Webinars &amp; Workshops</h1>
<p><a href="https://cc.readytalk.com/r/ka851nht8kv5&amp;eom">Outside the Lines: Shifting Perceptions of Libraries</a> (TechSoup) – June 28, 2017<br /><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/effective-online-outreach.html">Effective Online Outreach: Tools and Tactics for Connecting Communities and Collections</a> (WJ) – June 29, 2017<br /><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/wikipedia-for-libraries.html">Wikipedia for Libraries: Preview the Possibilities, Discover the Opportunities</a> (WJ) – July 19, 2017<br /><a href="https://nnlm.gov/class/pubmed-librarians-building-and-refining-your-search/7475">PubMed for Librarians: Building and Refining Your Search</a> (NNLM) – June 30, 2017<br /><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/measures-that-matter-3.html">Measures that Matter Part Three: Moving Toward More Meaningful Measures</a> (WJ) – July 26, 2017<br /><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/motivating-your-team.html">More Than #MotivationMonday: Motivating Your Team Any Day of the Week</a> (WJ) – August 17, 2017<br /><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/global-vision-an-interactive-discussion.html">IFLA's Global Vision: An Interactive Discussion</a> (WJ) – August 24, 2017</p>
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<p> If you would like something to appear in the next newsletter, please contact Julia Pernicka, Communications Coordinator (<a href="mailto:jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org">jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org</a> | 618.656.3216 ext. 442).</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 19:48:34 +0000Julia Pernicka2477 at http://www.illinoisheartland.orgIHLS is Moving Forward with a New Lookhttp://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-moving-forward-new-look
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Big news! Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is embarking on our seventh year of operations. In the last few years we have grown and come together as an organization. This is the perfect time to evaluate our organization’s brand and logo to ensure it conveys who we are today and how we are moving forward in the future. We are pleased to announce that today we are releasing an updated brand identity, which includes a new logo, colors, and font as part of the ongoing evolution of Illinois Heartland Library System. You will see the new look on our website, Facebook, and Twitter; and soon you will see it on all of our documents.</p>
<p>Our design goal was to better match our look to our values and the members we serve. The new logo has a crisp, clean look that will be easier for print purposes. We hope that it appears approachable, smart, friendly, connected, and also conveys movement. We transitioned from our gradients of teal and blues, dark teal and read to a cool and refreshing blues. The font that is deliberately clean, modern, and light, with a hint of fun.</p>
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<p>You may have already seen our new tagline: Imagining Tomorrow—Delivering Possibilities Today!</p>
<p>At the IHLS Annual Meeting yesterday, we unveiled the new logo and an informational video that details our current endeavors and future goals as an organization. You can <a href="http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-has-new-look">view the video</a> on the updated IHLS website.”</p>
<p>In the upcoming months we will be updating all our print materials. Changing a logo is a process that can involve many steps and take some time, so we are taking an incremental approach.</p>
<p>We hope you like this new look and feel. Look out for more updates as we continue to try and better serve our members.</p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:16:28 +0000Julia Pernicka2475 at http://www.illinoisheartland.orgIHLS News: Moving Forward Together - June 2, 2017http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-news-moving-forward-together-june-2-2017
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<h1>June 2, 2017</h1>
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<h1>MyMediaMall Annual Meeting</h1>
<p>The MyMediaMall Annual Meeting is scheduled for <strong>Wednesday, June 14, 2017</strong>. The meeting will be held in-person at the IHLS-Champaign office and will be available via both VTEL and Zoom. Staff members from MyMediaMall libraries should <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=25248">register in L2</a> whether you plan to attend in-person or virtually.</p>
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IHLS Annual Meeting – June 20, 2017</h1>
<p>All library staff, boards, and friends of IHLS are invited to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting on <strong>Tuesday, June 20, 2017</strong>. The meeting begins <strong>at 4 p.m. </strong>at our Carbondale office and light refreshments will be served. Please <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=25366">register in L2</a>.<br />
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After the Annual Meeting you are welcome to attend the IHLS Board Meeting which begins at 5 p.m.<br />
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<h1>All IHLS Public Libraries Required to Complete Non-Resident Fee Survey</h1>
<p>IHLS is required to maintain a list on the IHLS website of non-resident program information from IHLS public libraries and to indicate whether or not a library participates in the non-resident fee program and what that fee is. Each year IHLS asks all IHLS public libraries for this information.<br />
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More information and a link to the survey can be found on the IHLS website: <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=758362441b&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d">http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=members/non-resident-fee</a>.<br />
<br /><strong>The deadline for completion of the survey is June 30, 2017</strong>. Please feel free to direct any questions to Ellen Popit (<a href="mailto:epopit@illinoisheartland.org">epopit@illinoisheartland.org</a> | 618-985-3711 x 624).<br />
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<h1>Prevailing Wage Rates</h1>
<p>Updated prevailing wage rates are now available. To view the rates, visit <a href="http://lists.illinois.gov/t/979014/93454554/2146/2/" target="_blank">https://www.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/prevailing-wage-rates.aspx</a>. These rates are effective for work performed on public works projects on or after Monday, June 5, 2017.<br />
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<h1>Calling All School Librarians and Media Specialists!</h1>
<p>We need your help with <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S5KR57N" target="_blank">this brief survey</a> regarding the usage of 1:1 devices in school districts across the state. Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) would like to gather information on devices in use, strategies, and prevalence. Results will be shared at the Illinois School Media Library Association (ISLMA) conference this fall.<br />
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Please hurry, the deadline is Friday, June 16. Contact <a href="mailto:veronda.pitchford@railslibraries.info" target="_blank">Veronda J. Pitchford</a>, RAILS Director of Membership Development &amp; Resource Sharing at RAILS or call 630.734.5119.<br />
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<h1>Think Outside The Barn @ your library – Call For Books 2017</h1>
<p>The Think Outside the Barn committee has been busy organizing a library booth for the upcoming Farm Progress Show. The 2017 Show is to be held at Progress City in Decatur, IL August 29 - 31. This committee, which has been in existence since the early 1990’s, serves to promote libraries everywhere by giving away free paperback books and talking with the thousands of Farm Show attendees who come from all over the world.<br />
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They are looking for book donations. Specifically, they need paperback books (with the exception of preschool board books) in good condition for all ages. Please see the <a href="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb/files/d821824a-1608-4bec-bcfb-54aa99a55369/TOTB2017.pdf" target="_blank">attached flyer</a> for more information.<br />
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<h1>GLBT Book Month</h1>
<p>Join in the celebration of GLBT Book Month. The American Library Association has several resources online: <a href="http://www.ala.org/glbtrt/glbt-book-month">GLBT Book Month</a><br />
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<h1>Grants, Awards &amp; Scholarships</h1>
<p>A list of <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=grants">available grants</a> are posted on the IHLS website. Here you will find information on grants suitable for libraries that you might be interested in applying for. There are also several ‘Ongoing’ grants on the bottom of the list.<br />
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Expiring Soon:</p>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx">Crayola Creative Leadership Grants 2017</a> – Deadline: June 23, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.honda.com/community/applying-for-a-grant">American Honda Foundation</a> – Deadline: August 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://newsroom.lowes.com/apply-for-a-grant/">Lowe’s Community Partners Grants</a> – Deadline: August 25, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vernonlibrarysupplies.com/grants">Vernon Library Supplies Grants: English Literacy for New Immigrants</a> – Deadline: October 31, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving">Walmart Foundation Community Grant Program</a> – Deadline: December 31, 2017 </li>
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<h1>In the News</h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/libraries-and-summer-food-programs-intellectual-freedom-argument" target="_blank">Libraries and summer food programs: An Intellectual Freedom Argument</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/libraries-unlocking-creativity" target="_blank">Libraries unlocking creativity</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/city-building-games.html">“Building a Better World” with City Building Games: Ideas for Summer Reading</a></li>
<li><a href="https://medium.com/@rebeccastavick/stop-telling-people-to-love-libraries-7c10f776571d">Stop telling people to love libraries</a></li>
</ul><p>If there is a news story about your library, email the link to <a href="mailto:jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org">jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org</a> with “Moving Forward” in the Subject Line so it can be included in the next newsletter.<br />
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<h1>Upcoming Events in Library Learning</h1>
<p>Register in L2:<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info"> www.librarylearning.info</a><br />
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017</p>
<ul><li>IHLS Member Library Directors’ Chat, Adobe Connect</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, June 8, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Cataloging in Connexion Workday, IHLS Champaign</li>
</ul><p>Friday, June 9, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Cataloging in Connexion Workday, Olney PL</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, June 13, 2017</p>
<ul><li>SHARE Catalogers Training Session, Adobe Connect</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, June 14, 2017</p>
<ul><li>MyMediaMall Annual Meeting, VTEL</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, June 15, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Book Cataloging, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>Dewey Decimal Classification, Forsyth PL</li>
</ul><p>Friday, June 16, 2017</p>
<ul><li>LibraryOnTheGo: Consortium Meeting, Zoom</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, June 20, 2017</p>
<ul><li>IHLS Annual Meeting, IHLS Carbondale</li>
<li>IHLS Board Meeting</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, June 22, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Searching and Editing in OCLC Connexion, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, June 27, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Barcoding I—Searching and Matching, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>Barcoding I—Searching and Matching, Benton PLD</li>
<li>Barcoding II—Item Records, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>Barcoding II—Item Records, Benton PLD </li>
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<h1>Free Webinars &amp; Workshops</h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/find-training/free-events.html">Free Training: June 2017</a></li>
<li><a href="http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2017/05/webcasts/sharing-ebooks-means-caring/#_">Sharing eBooks Means Caring</a> (LJ) – June 6, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx">Back to reality: Librarians helping patrons navigate the world during reentry</a> (WSL) – June 6, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://slis.wisc.edu/continuing-education/free-webinars/">Let the Wild Rumpus Start! Child-lead play in public library programming</a> (UW SLIS) – June 6, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars">50 Years of YA: Part 1</a> (Booklist) – June 6, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/#_">Information &amp; Media Literacy: Skills Needed in Today’s World</a> (LJ) – June 7, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events">How to Access TechSoup Donations and Resources</a> (TechSoup) – June 8, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/#_">Six Strong Benefits to Supporting Your Local Author Community in Your Library</a> (LJ)j – June 8, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://heritage.utah.gov/library/workshops">Engaged Planning for Rural Libraries</a> (USL) – June 13, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars">50 Years of YA: Part 2</a> (Booklist) – June 13, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars">Developing and Supporting your LGBTQ Collection</a> (Booklist) – June 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars">Project Outcome Panel: User Experiences &amp; Lessons Learned</a> (PLA) – June 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.442685696375264&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26internalProgramTicket%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26internalProgramTicketUnList%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26cProgViewID%3D1594047%26PRID%3D1c0a55316599d1ec96a884a19ca064de">Mindfulness for Librarians</a> (ALL) – June 16, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nclaonline.org/">Emerging Issues in Copyright: A Jaunt Through Some Common Problems</a> (NCLA) – June 21, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.edweb.net/emergingtech">Virtual Library Program Development</a> (edWeb) – June 21, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://cc.readytalk.com/r/ka851nht8kv5&amp;eom">Outside the Lines: Shifting Perceptions of Libraries</a> (TechSoup) – June 28, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/effective-online-outreach.html">Effective Online Outreach: Tools and Tactics for Connecting Communities and Collections</a> (WJ) – June 29, 2017</li>
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If you would like something to appear in the next newsletter, please contact Julia Pernicka, Communications Coordinator, <a href="mailto:jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org">jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org</a> with “Moving Forward” in the Subject Line.</p>
</div></div></div>Fri, 02 Jun 2017 20:28:02 +0000Julia Pernicka2456 at http://www.illinoisheartland.orgIHLS News: Moving Forward Together - May 18, 2017http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-news-moving-forward-together-may-18-2017
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<h1>May 18, 2017</h1>
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<h1>Last Day to Register for Library Law Day with Phil Lenzini</h1>
<p><strong>May 22, 2017 – Case-Halstead Public Library, Carlyle, Illinois</strong><br />
If you haven’t yet done so, please take a minute and sign up for Library Law: A Day with Phil Lenzini. The event will be held at the Case-Halstead Library in Carlyle and there is no charge! If there are legal topics that you would like to see addressed on behalf of your library, this is the place to be. If you’re planning on registering, please feel free to send questions that you’d like to see addressed to Ellen Popit at <a href="mailto:epopit@illinoisheartland.org">epopit@illinoisheartland.org</a><br />
<br /><strong>Registration will close on Thursday, May 18<sup>th</sup> at midnight</strong> in order to make sure our hosting library has an accurate head count, so don’t wait! <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=24837">To register, go to L2</a>. We look forward to seeing you there!</p>
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<h1>Last Day for School Delivery – May 19, 2017</h1>
<p>May 19 will be the last day for school delivery for ALL schools. If you need a different date, whether earlier or later, please contact your <a href="http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=delivery/hubs">hub Operations Manager</a> as soon as possible.<br />
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If your students return items after the final pick up date, remember, you can return them to any local public library. <br />
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If you have any question on the Polaris side, please contact Traci Edwards (<a href="mailto:tedwards@illinoisheartland.org">tedwards@illinoisheartland.org</a> | 618-985-3611 ext. 620).</p>
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<h1>Act Now to Support Library Funding</h1>
<p>The FY2018 proposed Federal Budget eliminates the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the agency which distributes millions of dollars in federal funding to libraries in every state, including Illinois!<br />
<br /><strong>How can you help?</strong> The American Library Association is asking library supporters to contact their Senators and ask them to support federal funding for libraries by signing on to both the Reed/Collins LSTA and Reed/Grassley/Stabenow IAL "Dear Appropriator" letters. See: <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=8139295696&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d">The fight for library funding is on in the U.S. Senate</a><br />
<br /><strong>Not sure what to say?</strong> Visit the American Library Association’s Legislative Action Center (<a href="http://www.cqrcengage.com/ala">www.cqrcengage.com/ala</a>) for helpful tools that will make contacting your reps quick and easy.</p>
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<h1>Finding Opportunities to Advocate for Libraries</h1>
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<img align="left" alt="" class="text-left" data-file-id="1737277" height="178" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb/images/845ba3c3-fe45-44b7-8c2a-6cdc8a4fef56.jpg" style="border-image:none;width:250px;height:178px;border:0;line-height:100%;" width="250" />On Friday, May 12, Cheri Schuler-Faust (IHLS Cataloger) and Susan Palmer (Operations Director) took the opportunity to meet with Illinois Representative Rodney Davis at a business roundtable luncheon in Edwardsville to discuss the importance of libraries and library funding. Representative Davis assured them that he supports libraries and actually worked in his high school library. Cheri and Susan thanked Representative Davis for supporting libraries and encouraged him to keep us in mind on the budget they have to pass in September.<br />
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Remember, you do not have to make a trip to Washington or Springfield to speak on behalf of libraries. You can visit your Senator or House Representative in his/her local office or take the opportunity when there is a meet and greet or a business roundtable in your area. If they are taking the time to come to an event, they want the community to show up.<br />
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<h1>IHLS Board Meeting – May 25, 2017</h1>
<p>The next IHLS Board meeting is Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at the IHLS Edwardsville office. The Board meeting will also be available at several videoconferencing (VTEL) sites. When available, you will find the agenda and board packet <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=about/board/board-meetings">here</a>.<br />
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<h1>IHLS Offices Closed on Memorial Day</h1>
<p>All IHLS offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on <strong>Monday, May 29, 2017</strong>. Delivery Service will not be provided. See our <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=about/office-hours">Office Hours</a> page for a listing of IHLS Holidays.</p>
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<h1>Non-Resident Fee Survey</h1>
<p>IHLS is required to maintain a list on the IHLS website of non-resident program information from IHLS public libraries and to indicate whether or not a library participates in the non-resident fee program and what that fee is. Each year, <strong>all public libraries are required to complete the Non-Resident Fee Survey</strong> for this information.<br />
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More information and a link to the survey can be found on the IHLS website: <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=758362441b&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d">http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=members/non-resident-fee</a>.<br />
<br /><strong>The deadline for completion of the survey is June 30, 2017</strong>. Please feel free to direct any questions to Ellen Popit (<a href="mailto:epopit@illinoisheartland.org">epopit@illinoisheartland.org</a> | 618-985-3711 x 624).</p>
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<h1>Vendor Discount Page Updated</h1>
<p><strong>BiblioBoard</strong> has been added to the <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=b46ccd1dc4&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d">Vendor Discount page</a> on the IHLS website.<br />
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<h1>May 2 Members Matter Recording</h1>
<p>Did you miss Members Matter on March 2? In addition to updates on the System, SHARE, Delivery, and Membership, other topics of interest included advocacy &amp; funding, tax caps, upcoming events, personnel and patron policies (including social media use by library staff), and there was a Round Robin discussion on what was happening in the libraries.<br />
<br /><a href="https://youtu.be/wXiC3mVl1k4">Listen to Recording</a><br />
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Do you have a topic for the next meeting on July 11? Contact Ellen Popit (<a href="mailto:epopit@illinoisheartland.org">epopit@illinoisheartland.org</a> | 618-985-3711 ext. 624).<br />
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<h1>Copyright Reform for eBooks!</h1>
<p><img align="left" alt="" class="text-left" data-file-id="1737289" height="112" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb/images/beaac50c-7449-4a48-a2f0-63ca520278b6.jpg" style="border:0px;width:200px;height:112px;line-height:100%;" width="200" />YOU can support copyright reform for eBooks! Did you know that libraries do not actually own the eBooks they purchase? Illinois Heartland Library System is pleased to join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CTStateLibrary/?fref=mentions">Connecticut State Library</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StateLibraryOhio/?fref=mentions">State Library of Ohio</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/oceanstatelibraries/?fref=mentions">Ocean State Libraries</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MassLibrarySystem/?fref=mentions">Massachusetts Library System</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/railslibraries/?fref=mentions">RAILS</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/califalibrarygroup/?fref=mentions">Califa Library Group</a> as well as several other institutions in support of the Library Copyright Reform Statement on eBooks. Check out the full statement on <a href="https://www.change.org/p/library-copyright-reform-statement-about-ebooks-sign-on?recruiter=621104411&amp;utm_source=share_petition&amp;utm_medium=copylink" target="_blank">change.org</a> for more details.<br />
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<h1>“Grant Writing for Digitization and Preservation Projects” Scholarships for Illinois Archivists </h1>
<p>The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB) is hosting the online course "Grant Writing for Digitization and Preservation Projects" for 25 Illinois archivists and archival volunteers, presented by LYRASIS. This four hour course, taught over two 2-hour sessions, will be held on <strong>June 6 and 8 from 2-4pm.</strong><br />
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The course covers the grant writing process from start to finish, including information on funding opportunities, proposal writing, the grant review process, grant administration and promotion of grant-funded projects. Persons or organizations who will be seeking a grant to fund a digitization project are encouraged to take this class.<br />
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ISHRAB and its representatives will award scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis until all 25 seats have been filled. The completed application form may be submitted by U.S. mail, FAX, or email. All decisions made by the ISHRAB and its representatives will be final.<br />
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The deadline to apply is <strong>May 26, 2017</strong>. Applications are available at: <a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/ISHRAB/grantwriting.html">http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/ISHRAB/grantwriting.html</a></p>
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<h1>Member Spotlight – Litchfield Public Library</h1>
<p><img align="left" alt="" class="text-left" data-file-id="1737297" height="300" src="https://gallery.mailchimp.com/a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb/images/de7700c3-dea2-4ed7-b484-4da9c954c7fe.jpg" style="border:0px;width:225px;height:300px;line-height:100%;" width="225" />Congratulations to Sara Zumwalt and the staff and board of the <a href="http://www.litchfieldpubliclibrary.org/">Litchfield Public Library</a> on breaking ground on their new library! It may have been cold and rainy but there were lots of smiles to brighten the day. Sara says they have been seriously working on the project for two years now and they’ve owned the 3 acre lot for almost a year. The library should take 9 months to complete, with another 2 months scheduled for moving in. They are looking forward to a tentative grand opening date sometime in March 2018.</p>
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Be sure to check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/illinoisheartland/posts/1720676391277643">IHLS Facebook page</a> for more photos!<br />
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<h1>Pamphlets and Posters to Share</h1>
<p>The <strong>Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center</strong> has a supply of pamphlets and posters from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to share with you.Please let us know your needs by June 30. We will be forwarding what is left to the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille service in early July. Please send requests to <a href="mailto:info@illinoistalkingbooks.org">info@illinoistalkingbooks.org</a> or call 800-426-0709.</p>
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<h1>Professional Development for School Librarians</h1>
<p>Registration is open for <strong><em>Summer Getaway 2017: Professional Development for School Librarians</em></strong>, hosted at the iSchool of Illinois! Do you have a hunger for satisfying, all-natural, and healthy PD? Are you losing weight because you are tired, worn-out, and stressed trying to keep up with the latest library fitness craze? It’s time for you to plan a “summer getaway” on the beautiful University of Illinois campus in Champaign! Join your peers on <strong>June 12, 13 and/or 14</strong> for an iSchool-certified menu of appetizers, entrees, and desserts, provided by school librarian top chefs. Leave on a motivational sugar-high with recipes for library and student success!<br />
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More information, including expanded session descriptions, presenter bios, a schedule of events, and housing information is available on the website: <a href="https://sites.google.com/illinois.edu/ischoolui-summergetaway/home">event website</a>.</p>
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<h1>Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference</h1>
<p>Register for the <a href="http://glrsc.org/">4th Annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference on June 8-9, 2017</a> by May 26 to take advantage of the early registration fee. The $95 registration fee will increase to $125 after May 26. The registration fee includes all sessions, as well as the reception on Thursday, and breakfast and lunch on Friday.<br />
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<h1>Grants, Awards &amp; Scholarships</h1>
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A list of <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=grants">available grants</a> are posted on the IHLS website. Here you will find information on grants suitable for libraries that you might be interested in applying for.</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/whyillinois/TargetIndustries/Energy/Pages/EnergyEfficiency.aspx">Illinois Energy Now – Energy Efficiency Grants</a> – Deadline: May 31, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/apply-now-2017-teen-read-week-activity-grant">2017 Teen Read Week™ Activity Grant</a> (YALSA) – Deadline: June 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx">Crayola Creative Leadership Grants 2017</a> – Deadline: June 23, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vernonlibrarysupplies.com/grants">Vernon Library Supplies Grants: English Literacy for New Immigrants</a> – Deadline: October 31, 2017 </li>
</ul><p>There are also several ‘Ongoing’ grants listed on the website.</p>
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<h1>In the News</h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://jg-tc.com/news/carl-walworth-hired-as-new-mattoon-library-director/article_9fe88175-9144-5c01-9a23-aa475f67ece2.html">Carl Walworth hired as new Mattoon library director</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/libraries-are-dropping-overdue-fines-but-can-they-afford-to_us_5913733ae4b0b1fafd0dccc2">Libraries Are Dropping Overdue Fines — But Can They Afford To?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/05/corporate-champions-urge-senators-support-fy18-library-funding/">Corporate champions urge all Senators to support FY18 library funding</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/05/all-hail-the-card-catalog/">All hail the card catalog</a>!</li>
<li><a href="http://foxillinois.com/news/local/librarian-for-lincoln-library-retires-after-nearly-40-years-05-05-2017">Librarian for Lincoln Library Retires After Nearly 40 Years</a> (video)</li>
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<h1>Upcoming Events in Library Learning</h1>
<p>Register in L2:<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info"> www.librarylearning.info</a><br />
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Monday, May 22, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Library Law: A Day with Phil Lenzini, Case-Halstead PL</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, May 23, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Barcoding I—Searching and Matching, IHLS Carbondale</li>
<li>Medium Pubs Meeting, Mt. Zion DL</li>
<li>SHARE Circulation Forum, Zoom</li>
<li>Barcoding II—Item Records, IHLS Carbondale</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, May 24, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Cataloging in Connexion Workday, Mascoutah PL</li>
<li>Be a Talking Book Ambassador, GoToWebinar</li>
<li>Southern Illinois Public Library Directors Meeting, Norris City Memorial PLD</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, May 25, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Polaris Basic Circulation Training, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>Polaris Advanced Circulation Training, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>IHLS Board Meeting</li>
</ul><p>Monday, May 29, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Memorial Day, IHLS Closed</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, May 31, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Developing Shareable Metadata for DPLA, VTEL</li>
<li>Biblioboard Demo for IHLS Libraries, Zoom</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, June 1, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Biblioboard Demo for IHLS Libraries, Zoom</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, June 8, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Cataloging in Connexion Workday, IHLS Champaign</li>
</ul><p>Friday, June 9, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Cataloging in Connexion Workday, Olney PL </li>
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<h1>Free Webinars &amp; Workshops</h1>
<ul><li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.442685696375264&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26internalProgramTicket%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26internalProgramTicketUnList%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26cProgViewID%3D1594047%26PRID%3D1c0a55316599d1ec96a884a19ca064de">Social Media: What’s Next?</a> (ALL) – May 19, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/measures-that-matter-1.html">Measures that Matter: A View into the Current Public Library Data Landscape</a> (WJ) – May 23, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=25154">Be a Talking Book Ambassador: Learning how talking books can benefit your community</a> (RAILS) – May 24, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL">Ad Filters – The Case For and Against Installation on Public Computers</a> (NLC) – May 24, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.edweb.net/emergingtech">Summer Reading 501: Helping Generation App Read This Summer</a> (edWeb) – May 24, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://events-na8.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1087453682/en/events/event/private/1087917053/2052877307/event_landing.html?sco-id=2084453483">Cultural Humility</a> (ALA – ODLOS) – May 25, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=25095">Developing Shareable Metadata for DPLA</a> (RAILS) – May 31, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=kxeyzvbin3iu&amp;campaign=n8jg3n0zon53">Libraries as Innovation Hubs: Community-Driven Design</a> (TechSoup) – May 31, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.442685696375264&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26internalProgramTicket%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26internalProgramTicketUnList%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26cProgViewID%3D1594047%26PRID%3D1c0a55316599d1ec96a884a19ca064de">Mindfulness for Librarians</a> (ALL) – June 16, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/effective-online-outreach.html">Effective Online Outreach: Tools and Tactics for Connecting Communities and Collections</a> (WJ) – June 29, 2017</li>
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If you would like something to appear in the next newsletter, please contact Julia Pernicka, Communications Coordinator, <a href="mailto:jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org">jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org</a> with “Moving Forward” in the Subject Line.</p>
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</div></div></div>Thu, 18 May 2017 21:19:03 +0000Julia Pernicka2448 at http://www.illinoisheartland.orgComplete Non-Resident Fee Survey by June 30http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/complete-non-resident-fee-survey-june-30
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>IHLS is required to maintain a list on the IHLS website of non-resident program information from IHLS public libraries and to indicate whether or not a library participates in the non-resident fee program and what that fee is. Each year IHLS asks all IHLS public libraries for this information.</p>
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<p>More information and a link to the survey can be found on the IHLS website: <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=758362441b&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d">http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=members/non-resident-fee</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>The deadline for completion of the survey is June 30, 2017</strong>. Please feel free to direct any questions to Ellen Popit (<a href="mailto:epopit@illinoisheartland.org">epopit@illinoisheartland.org</a> | 618-985-3711 x 624).</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 11 May 2017 14:13:55 +0000Julia Pernicka2433 at http://www.illinoisheartland.orgLast day of Delivery for School Year 2016-17http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/last-day-delivery-school-year-2016-17
<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The end of the school year is fast approaching. The System’s courier delivery service to schools for this school year will end on Friday, May 19, 2017. The first day of delivery for the 2017-18 school year will be the week of August 21, 2017. If your school needs to adjust either of these dates, please contact your hub manager to work out a schedule that will work more efficiently for you. I know some of the managers have already spoken to a few of you and your end date for this year, has been changed. If your school will be conducting summer sessions and you would like delivery, please contact your hub manager so a schedule can be set up. </p>
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<p>If your students return items after the final pick up date, remember, you can return them to any local Public Library. </p>
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<p>Feel free to contact your hub manager with any questions concerning your school’s delivery service. </p>
<ul><li>Carbondale (ZCA) Arlanna Fries 618-656-3216 ext 602 </li>
<li>Champaign (ZCH) Linda Kates 618-656-3216 ext 705 </li>
<li>Edwardsville (ZED) Linda Petty 618-656-3216 ext 412 </li>
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</div></div></div>Thu, 11 May 2017 13:25:30 +0000Julia Pernicka2432 at http://www.illinoisheartland.orgIHLS News: Moving Forward Together - April 28, 2017http://www.illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/article/ihls-news-moving-forward-together-april-28-2017
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<h4>April 28, 2017</h4>
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<h1>Members Matter Meeting – Tuesday, May 2, 2017</h1>
<p>Please join us for our March Members Matter meeting to be held on <strong>Tuesday, May 2<sup>nd</sup>, </strong>at the <strong>Olney Public Library</strong>! It’s a great opportunity to share what’s going on throughout the state and the system! The meeting will run from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. If you can’t be in Olney, you can attend by VTEL from the Illinois State Library or from your own computer, via Zoom. Please take a moment and <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=23201">register on L2</a>. The agenda will be posted in L2.</p>
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<h1>IHLS Special Board Meeting – May 16, 2017</h1>
<p>The next IHLS Board meeting is Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at the IHLS Edwardsville office. The Board meeting will also be available at several videoconferencing (VTEL) sites. When available, you will find the agenda and board packet <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=about/board/board-meetings">here</a>.</p>
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<h1>Last Day for School Delivery – May 19, 2017</h1>
<p>May 19th will be the last day for school delivery for ALL schools. If you need a different date, whether earlier or later, please contact your hub Operations Manager as soon as possible.<br />
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If you have any question on the Polaris side, please contact Traci Edwards (<a href="mailto:tedwards@illinoisheartland.org">tedwards@illinoisheartland.org</a> | 618-985-3611 ext. 620).<br />
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IHLS Board Meeting – May 25, 2017</h1>
<p>The next IHLS Board meeting is Thursday, May 25, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at the IHLS Edwardsville office. The Board meeting will also be available at several videoconferencing (VTEL) sites. When available, you will find the agenda and board packet <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=about/board/board-meetings">here</a>.</p>
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<h1>Fight for Library Funding</h1>
<p>The American Library Association is asking library supporters to email, call, and tweet their Members of Congress about federal library funding and other key library issues next week (May 1-5). "Five minutes of your time could help preserve over $210 million in library funding that’s at serious risk."</p>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/04/fight-library-funding-u-s-senate/">The fight for library funding is on in the U.S. Senate</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/04/participate-nlld17-home/">How to participate in #NLLD17 from home</a> </li>
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<h1>IHLS Social Media Discussion Group</h1>
<p>Christine Meyer, Jerseyville Public Library, started a Facebook discussion group for all of our "Social Media Runners" to collaborate, chat and share ideas. It is a closed group, but if you request to be a part of a group an admin will add you to the group. Please share this around to your staff in charge of your social media accounts! <br />
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Here is a direct link to the group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/415185108860000/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/415185108860000/</a><br />
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<h1>IHLS Discussion Board</h1>
<p>While you are in Facebook, check out the Facebook group, "IHLS Discussion Board"! This is a private discussion group, where libraries can ask questions, provide information about events at your library, or just make comments about life in libraries. Since it is a private group, you will have to join the group, and will receive approval to post from one of the moderators.<br />
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The link to the site is <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=59276666df&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/IHLSlibraries</a><br />
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Member Day 2017</h1>
<p>On April 18, 2017, several IHLS staff, IHLS members, and vendors gathered together at the Keller Convention Center in Effingham, to network and to share in a variety of professional development opportunities. Thank you to everyone that came and helped make the event a success. More photos are posted on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/illinoisheartland/photos/?tab=album&amp;album_id=1710382182307064">IHLS Facebook page</a>.<br />
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<h1>Professional Development for School Librarians</h1>
<p>For the third year, <strong>Summer Getaway 2017 : Professional Development for School Librarians </strong>is being hosted by the K-12 Licensure Office at the iSchool at Illinois. This unique PD event, held on-campus in Champaign, IL, repeats the well-received format of a daily focus on a single, high-demand topic. Led by school library professionals, each in-depth session offers a relaxed learning environment where authentic dialogue is encouraged. The dates are <strong>June 12-14, 2017</strong>, and attendees can choose to attend any combination of the days, tailoring the PD to their needs. We attempt to keep the registration cost low, understanding that many school librarians may be paying their own costs. This year, we are also encouraging attendees to invite an administrator to accompany them on June 12, to learn how one school district’s librarians and district leaders are working together through the use of the Future Ready Schools/Future Ready Librarians framework.<br />
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More information, including expanded session descriptions, presenter bios, a schedule of events, and housing information is available on the website. <strong>Registration is now open : </strong><a href="https://sites.google.com/illinois.edu/ischoolui-summergetaway/home"><strong>event website</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>
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<h1>Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference</h1>
<p>Are you planning to attend the <a href="http://glrsc.org/">4th Annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference on June 8-9, 2017</a>? <a href="https://members.mcls.org/w/glrsc/register.cfm">Register by May 26</a> to take advantage of the lower registration fee. The $95 registration fee will increase to $125 after May 26. Remember to <a href="http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/C/CHIOADT-GLR-20170607/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG">book your hotel room soon</a>. The special room rate at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Brook, IL will be available until May 18, or until the rooms in the group block are sold out, whichever comes first.<br />
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<h1>Grants, Awards &amp; Scholarships</h1>
<p>A list of <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=grants">available grants</a> are posted on the IHLS website. Here you will find information on grants suitable for libraries that you might be interested in applying for.<br />
<br /><strong>Expiring Soon:</strong></p>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/02/k-8-school-libraries-invited-apply-alas-2017-sara-jaffarian-award">Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming</a> (ALA) – Deadline: May 5, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ftrf.org/?page=Krug_BBW">Judith Krug Fund Banned Books Week Event Grants</a> (FTRF) – Deadline: May 12, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/applications-open-oakley-memorial-scholarship/">Oakley Memorial Scholarship</a> (ALA) – May 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ila.org/about/awards">19 Illinois Library Association Awards</a> (ILA) – May 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/whyillinois/TargetIndustries/Energy/Pages/EnergyEfficiency.aspx">Illinois Energy Now – Energy Efficiency Grants</a> – Deadline: May 31, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/apply-now-2017-teen-read-week-activity-grant">2017 Teen Read Week™ Activity Grant</a> (YALSA) – Deadline: June 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx">Crayola Creative Leadership Grants 2017</a> – Deadline: June 23, 2017</li>
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<h1>In the News</h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.duquoin.com/news/20170425/benson-celebrates-six-years-at-du-quoin-library">Benson celebrates six years at Du Quoin library</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/04/fight-library-funding-u-s-senate/">The fight for library funding is on in the U.S. Senate</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/04/participate-nlld17-home/">How to participate in #NLLD17 from home</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/news/local_news/touring-effingham/article_1f17b9da-1856-5378-b3c3-6f5bb2007c93.html">History students help library create an Audio Architecture Walk</a> (Effingham PL)</li>
<li><a href="http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2017/04/25/light-up-april-for-national-austism-awareness-month/">Light Up April for National Autism Awareness Month</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/starnet-eclipse.html">Get your library ready for the celestial event of the Century!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thetelegraph.com/news/100668/women-of-distinction-cordes-works-advancing-hayner-library-oasis-womens-center">Women of Distinction: Cordes works advancing Hayner Library, Oasis Women’s</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ilovelibraries.org/article/libraries-promote-fiscal-fitness-during-money-smart-week%C2%AE">Libraries promote fiscal fitness during Money Smart Week</a></li>
<li><a href="http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/here-s-how-libraries-fairmont-city-and-ferguson-are-redefining-what-it-means-be-library#stream/0">Here’s how libraries in Fairmont City and Ferguson are redefining what it means to be a library</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thetelegraph.com/news/100534/downtown-hayner-library-replacing-leaking-30-year-old-rubber-roof">Downtown Hayner Library replacing leaking, 30-year-old, rubber roof</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.dailyregister.com/news/20170420/du-quoin-library-to-get-new-windows">Du Quoin Library to get new windows</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.riverbender.com/articles/details/jesse-white-announces-13th-annual-illinois-emerging-writers-competition-20074.cfm#.WPZZFtLDFPY">Jesse White announces 13th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.rantoulpress.com/news/living/2017-04-18/world-difference-inauspicious-start-turned-long-term-board.html">A world of difference: Inauspicious start turned into long term on board</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.scarymommy.com/benefits-taking-kids-library/">Do your kids a favor: Take them to your local library</a></li>
</ul><p> <br />
If there is a news story about your library, email the link to <a href="mailto:jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org">jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org</a> with “Moving Forward” in the Subject Line so it can be included in the next newsletter.<br />
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<h1> <br />
Upcoming Events in Library Learning</h1>
<p>Register in L2:<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info"> www.librarylearning.info</a><br />
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Members Matter, Olney PL + Zoom &amp; VTEL</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, May 3, 2017</p>
<ul><li>IHLS Member Library Directors’ Chat, Adobe Connect</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, May 9, 2017</p>
<ul><li>SHARE Catalogers Training Session, Adobe Connect</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, May 10, 2017</p>
<ul><li>SWAYS Meeting, Jerseyville PL</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, May 11, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Dewey Decimal Classification, IHLS Champaign</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, May 16, 2017</p>
<ul><li>IHLS Special Board Meeting</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, May 18, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Library of Congress Subject Headings, Forsyth PL</li>
</ul><p>Monday, May 22, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Library Law: A Day with Phil Lenzini, Case-Halstead PL</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, May 23, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Medium Pubs Meeting, Mt. Zion DL</li>
<li>SHARE Circulation Forum, Zoom</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, May 24, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Be a Talking Book Ambassador, GoToWebinar</li>
<li>Southern Illinois Public Library Directors Meeting, Norris City Memorial PLD</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, May 25, 2017</p>
<ul><li>IHLS Board Meeting</li>
</ul><p>Monday, May 29, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Memorial Day, IHLS Closed</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, May 31, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Developing Shareable Metadata for DPLA, VTEL</li>
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<h1> Free Webinars &amp; Workshops</h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-everyday-democracy%E2%80%99s-dialogue-change-process-3-3">Libraries Transforming Communities: Every Democracy’s Dialogue to Change Process</a> (ALA) – May 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/tailoring-immigrant-services.html">Beyond the Welcome Sign: Tailoring Immigrant Services for Success</a> (WJ) – May 11, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://ideas.demco.com/webinar/designing-interactive-library-spaces-limited-budgets/">Designing Interactive Library Spaces on Limited Budgets</a> (Demco) – May 11, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/patterson-copyright-award-nominations/">L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award</a> (ALA) – May 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.442685696375264&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26internalProgramTicket%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26internalProgramTicketUnList%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26cProgViewID%3D1594047%26PRID%3D1c0a55316599d1ec96a884a19ca064de">Social Media: What’s Next?</a> (ALL) – May 19, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/measures-that-matter-1.html">Measures that Matter: A View into the Current Public Library Data Landscape</a> (WJ) – May 23, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=25154">Be a Talking Book Ambassador: Learning how talking books can benefit your community</a> (RAILS) – May 24, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=25095">Developing Shareable Metadata for DPLA</a> (RAILS) – May 31, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.442685696375264&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26internalProgramTicket%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26internalProgramTicketUnList%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26cProgViewID%3D1594047%26PRID%3D1c0a55316599d1ec96a884a19ca064de">Mindfulness for Librarians</a> (ALL) – June 16, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/effective-online-outreach.html">Effective Online Outreach: Tools and Tactics for Connecting Communities and Collections</a> (WJ) – June 29, 2017</li>
</ul><p> <br />
If you would like something to appear in the next newsletter, please contact Julia Pernicka, Communications Coordinator, <a href="mailto:jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org">jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org</a> with “Moving Forward” in the Subject Line.</p>
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<h1>March 31, 2017</h1>
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Please Vote: IHLS Board Elections 2017</h1>
<p>Voting is underway for the 5 open seats on the IHLS Board of Directors. To date only 102 (less than 20%) of our member libraries have participated. The Board sets the direction and priorities of this organization on behalf of IHLS member libraries.<br />
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Seats to be filled are:</p>
<ul><li>1 Academic Library Representative</li>
<li>1 School Library Representative</li>
<li>1 Special Library Representative</li>
<li>2 Public Library Trustee Representatives </li>
</ul><p>The <a href="http://www.illinoisheartland.org/sites/default/files/Sample%20Ballot%202017%20IHLS%20Board%20Seats.pdf" target="_blank">sample ballot</a> contains the same information as the official ballot. Please read through this sample carefully prior to voting. Once your vote is submitted it cannot be edited. <br />
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If you are the one person voting on behalf of your member library (and all of its branches or locations), follow this link, to cast your member library's vote: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IHLS17Board">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/IHLS17Board</a><br />
<br /><strong>VOTING DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017 </strong>– Please take the time to vote!<br />
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<h1> <br />
Online Certification Complete</h1>
<p>Three cheers to the 522 member libraries that successfully completed the ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Traffic Survey and the Online Certification. Thanks so much for your cooperation on this annual process!<br />
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<h1>Connect with Leslie &amp; Lesley Recording</h1>
<p>Did you miss Connect with Leslie &amp; Lesley on March 29? Leslie Bednar gave a recap of the March Board meeting and discussed library advocacy. Lesley Zavediuk joined the call to talk about eResources that are available to ALL IHLS member libraries. Lesley also talked about copyright and eBooks in libraries. Please see her follow-up below.<br />
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Visit the <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=content/page/connect-leslie">Connect with Leslie</a> page on the IHLS website to listen to a recording of the meeting.</p>
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<h1>Copyright &amp; eBooks in Libraries</h1>
<p>As any library who provides access to eBooks knows, the issue of copyright, libraries, and eContent is very complex. Did you know that libraries don’t own the eBooks they purchase because of non-negotiable licensing terms? Did you also know that libraries often pay much higher prices than consumers? Over the past three years, Congress, the Department of Commerce, and the Copyright Office have all begun investigating the need to reform the current Copyright Act in the face of rapidly evolving technology. The Copyright Office has been taking input and talking about rewriting key parts of the Act (with specific focus on Section 108 – the “exceptions” for libraries and archives), that could potentially change libraries’ role, access and ownership of eContent purchased for constituencies and for the public good. In reponse, the <a href="http://www.ala.org/ascla/interestgroups/igceb">ASCLA Consortial eBooks Interest Group</a> in partnership with <a href="http://califa.org/">Califa</a>, has put together a Library Copyright Reform Statement About eBooks. You can read through the complete statement and sign on in support via <a href="https://www.change.org/p/library-copyright-reform-statement-about-ebooks-sign-on?recruiter=621104411&amp;utm_source=share_petition&amp;utm_medium=copylink">change.org</a>. <br />
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<h1>Take Action: Advocacy</h1>
<p>Over $210 million in library funding is now at risk. President Trump’s proposed budget includes eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and more than $210 million in funding cuts for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) programs. Now is the time for all librarians, library workers, and everyone that cares about libraries to take action. ALA has shared several articles on how you can help:<br />
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American Libraries: <a href="https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/fight-for-libraries-this-week/">Fight for Libraries This Week</a><br />
District Dispatch: <a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/house-library-champions-release-fy18-dear-appropriator-letters/">House library champions release FY18 “Dear Appropriator” letters</a><br />
District Dispatch: <a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/write-letter-editor/">After calling Congress, write a letter to the editor</a><br />
District Dispatch: <a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/top-10-things-know-saving-imls/">Top 10 things to know (and do) about saving library funding</a><br />
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<h1>Vendor Discount Page Updated</h1>
<p><strong>Vernon Library Supplies </strong>and <strong>Informed Librarian Online</strong> have been added to the <a href="http://illinoisheartland.us4.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=a3908e6fd08fb7f931767f8cb&amp;id=b46ccd1dc4&amp;e=0ac7cbc70d">Vendor Discount page</a> on the IHLS website and the discount for <strong>BooksOnReserve.com: Team One</strong> has been updated.</p>
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<h1>James (Jim) Fenton</h1>
<p><img alt="" class="text-left" height="300" src="http://www.illinoisheartland.org/sites/default/files/JamesFenton.jpg" width="200" />It is with a heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jim Fenton on Monday, March 27, 2017. Mr. Fenton was a strong supporter of libraries and served on the <a href="http://www.carlinvillelibrary.org/" target="_blank">Carlinville Public Library</a> board since 1978. He also served several terms on the boards of the Lewis &amp; Clark Library System and the Illinois Heartland Library System.<br />
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Here is the link to the funeral home and obituary:<br /><a href="http://davisandersonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/2582/James-Fenton/obituary.html#tribute-start">http://davisandersonfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/2582/James-Fenton/obituary.html#tribute-start</a><br />
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Our sympathy goes out to Jim’s family and friends.<br />
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<h1>IHLS Member Day – April 18, 2017</h1>
<p>Don’t miss IHLS Member Day on April 18, 2017, at the Keller Convention Center, Effingham, from 8:30 (registration) to 3:15, with a SHARE Membership meeting to follow at 3:15. This day is designed as an opportunity for the diverse membership of the Illinois Heartland Library System to gather together, to network, and to share in a variety of professional development opportunities. Breakout sessions will include: Budgeting &amp; Accounting for Libraries, Advocacy for Libraries of all types, Programming with No Money, Trustee Relationships, RDA (Resource Descriptive &amp; Access), Talking Books, and Cloud Library. Various vendors will be available throughout the day to demonstrate the latest and greatest resources available for libraries today! Thanks to our sponsors, there is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided! Be sure to <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=24843">register in L2</a>.</p>
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<h1>Member Spotlight – Argenta Public Library Renovation</h1>
<p>Is your library getting ready to go through a major renovation? Donna Schaal, Library Director,<a href="http://aopld.org/" target="_blank"> Argenta Public Library</a> shares the story of her library’s newly completed renovations below.<br />
<br /><img alt="" class="text-left" height="200" src="http://www.illinoisheartland.org/sites/default/files/argenta2017.jpg" width="300" />The renovation at the Argenta Public Library focused on installing all new LED lighting (which we love!), leveling our floors (which had become a safety issue), replacing all our flooring, replacing all our ceiling tiles, painting our walls, making our bathrooms ADA compliant and adding a urinal, adding some new electrical outlets, installing a new ‘staff’ sink in the kitchenette, reconfiguring our circulation desk and adding an ADA portion, buying a few new pieces of children’s furniture and a DVD display, buying new audiobook shelves (which haven’t arrived yet), and upgrading our network wiring to boost the signal to the back of the building. We closed our building on November 28, 2016 and reopened on March 11, 2017.<br />
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We are very blessed to have three different families that have bequeathed to the library an annual distribution from their trust funds. A portion of the renovation was paid with tax dollars and the rest from those trust fund monies.<br />
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We’ve had an overwhelmingly positive response from the patrons, and most thought it was well worth the wait and the inconvenience!<br />
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The favorite feature of the staff is the new configuration of the circulation desk, in part because of how it changes the library’s workflow. We re-purposed the shelving and moved collections to more appropriate sections, which created an open and inviting floor plan.<br />
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We would have loved to have installed automated doors. All in all the renovation went smoothly, so other than the doors, it was a very positive project. The staff was absolutely fantastic as we pulled together, boxing up 9 tons of books for storage and moving the entire DVD, music, audiobook, videogame, and magazine collections to our other building. We also selected certain new and popular fiction, non-fiction, young adult and juvenile items to make sure that we still had high-demand titles available. Then we got to put it all back!<br />
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<h1>Reaching Forward South - April 7, 2017</h1>
<p>Libraries have powers beyond just lending books. This year <strong>Reaching Forward South: Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Library</strong> will be held <strong>April 7, 2017</strong>, at Eastern Illinois University. We want libraries to build and use their Jedi powers to make their library an integral part of their community. Select from sessions on Advocacy, Programming, Technology, Staff and Staffing. New this year are Office Hours. Some of our experts will be available after programs for one-on-one consultation. RFS is just $75 per person and includes lunch and prizes. After March 31 the cost will be $80. For more information and to register, go to: <a href="http://www.ReachingForwardSouth.org">www.ReachingForwardSouth.org</a></p>
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<h1>Library Law: A Day with Phil Lenzini</h1>
<p><strong>Monday, May 22, 2017 – Case-Halstead Public Library, Carlyle, Illinois</strong><br />
Join library colleagues for a chance to get an update on laws that impact Illinois libraries and to have some of the questions that have come up for your library addressed.<br />
Presented by Phil Lenzini, an attorney well known in Illinois library circles, the day will be an educational and informative one! Be sure to <a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=24837">register in L2</a>.<br />
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<h1>Grants, Awards &amp; Scholarships</h1>
<p> A list of <a href="http://illinoisheartland.org/?q=grants">available grants</a> are posted on the IHLS website. Here you will find information on grants suitable for libraries that you might be interested in applying for.<br />
<br /><strong>Expiring Soon:</strong></p>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/03/applications-due-april-13-2017-ala-leadership-institute">ALA Leadership Institute Award</a> (ALA) – April 13, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/superstar">AASL Social Media Superstars</a> – Deadline: April 14, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/ala-seeks-proposals-2017-2018-diversity-research-grant">Diversity Research Grant</a> (ALA) – Deadline: April 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.lbssfund.org/">2017-2018 Readers’ Choice Grant</a> (ISLMA/LBSS) – Deadline: April 30, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/02/applications-united-libraries-baker-taylor-awards-due-may-1">Baker &amp; Taylor Awards for Friends Groups and Library Foundations</a> – Deadline: May 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/ISHRAB/digscholar.html">Digitization for Small Institutions Scholarships for Illinois Archivists</a> (ISL) – Deadline: May 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/02/k-8-school-libraries-invited-apply-alas-2017-sara-jaffarian-award">Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming</a> (ALA) – Deadline: May 5, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/applications-open-oakley-memorial-scholarship/">Oakley Memorial Scholarship</a> (ALA) – May 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ila.org/about/awards">19 Illinois Library Association Awards</a> (ILA) – May 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/whyillinois/TargetIndustries/Energy/Pages/EnergyEfficiency.aspx">Illinois Energy Now – Energy Efficiency Grants</a> – Deadline: May 31, 2017</li>
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<h1>In the News</h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://www.bnd.com/news/local/article141650014.html" target="_blank">Fairmont City library wins big award for its connection with community</a> (video)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Looking-at-Glen-Carbon-s-schools-libraries-11036353.php">Looking at Glen Carbon’s schools, libraries</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/top-10-things-know-saving-imls/">Top 10 things to know (and do) about saving library funding</a></li>
<li><a href="https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/fight-for-libraries-this-week/">Fight for libraries this week</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thesouthern.com/news/local/communities/carbondale/nonviolent-carbondale-group-kicks-off-annual-days-of-compassion/article_b468bcc5-f06a-5487-8ce5-8c1d4cd67475.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;utm_campaign=user-share">Nonviolent Carbondale group kicks off annual 11 days of compassion</a> (Carbondale PL)</li>
<li><a href="http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2017/03/lj-in-print/finding-and-filling-needs-2017-libraryaware-community-award/#_">2017 LibraryAware Community Award</a> (Fairmont City Library)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ebscohost.com/novelist-the-latest/blog-article/library-journal-and-novelist-announce-the-2017-libraryaware-community-award?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=facebook.com&amp;utm_campaign=pk_novelist_libraryaware-community-award_NOVLA_20170327">Library Journal and NoveList announce the 2017 LibraryAware Community Award recipients</a> (Fairmont City Library)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/write-letter-editor/">After calling congress, write a letter to the editor</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/house-library-champions-release-fy18-dear-appropriator-letters/">House library champions release FY18 “Dear Appropriator” letters</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thetelegraph.com/news/98734/altons-hayner-library-program-addresses-all-aspects-of-gardening">Alton’s Hayner Library program addresses all aspects of gardening</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slj.com/2017/03/programs/how-to-start-a-baking-club-at-the-library/#_">How to start a baking club at the library</a></li>
<li><a href="http://herald-review.com/news/local/updated-argenta-library-may-reopen-next-weekend/article_1461876c-9514-5f33-8a83-31096832b2c8.html">Updated Argenta library may reopen next weekend</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.illinoishomepage.net/news/local-news/area-library-considered-for-national-kudos/676223963">Area library considered for national kudos (Illinois Fire Service Institute Library)</a> </li>
</ul><p>If there is a news story about your library, email the link to <a href="mailto:jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org">jpernicka@illinoisheartland.org</a> with “Moving Forward” in the Subject Line so it can be included in the next newsletter.<br />
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<h1>ILA Reporter</h1>
<p>The <a href="https://www.ila.org/publications/ila-reporter" target="_blank">April 2017 ILA Reporter</a> is now online.<br />
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<h1>Upcoming Events in Library Learning</h1>
<p>Register in L2:<a href="http://www.librarylearning.info"> www.librarylearning.info</a><br />
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Friday, March 31, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Free Form Free for All, Sherman PL</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, April 4, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Polaris Basic Circulation, Sallie Logan PL</li>
<li>Polaris Advanced Circulation, Sallie Logan PL</li>
<li>eRead Illinois: Axis 360 Shared Collection, GoToMeeting</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, April 5, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Dewey Decimal Classification, Marion Carnegie</li>
<li>IHLS Member Library Directors’ Chat, Adobe Connect</li>
</ul><p>Tuesday, April 11, 2017</p>
<ul><li>SHARE Catalogers Training Session, Adobe Connect</li>
</ul><p>Wednesday, April 12, 2017</p>
<ul><li>SWAYS Meeting, Belleville PL</li>
<li>Adult Services Forum, Barclay PLD</li>
</ul><p>Thursday, April 13, 2017</p>
<ul><li>Dewey Decimal Classification, IHLS Edwardsville</li>
<li>Library of Congress Subject Headings, IHLS Edwardsville </li>
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<h1>Free Webinars &amp; Workshops</h1>
<ul><li><a href="http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-world-caf%C3%A9-2-3">Libraries Transforming Communities: World Café</a> (ALA) – April 6, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/copytalk-first-responders/">Copytalk on Copyright First Responders</a> (ALA) – April 6, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/">Informational Books for Storytime</a> (Infopeople) – April 12, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.442685696375264&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26internalProgramTicket%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26internalProgramTicketUnList%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26cProgViewID%3D1594047%26PRID%3D1c0a55316599d1ec96a884a19ca064de">Taking On New Job Responsibilities</a> (ALL) – April 13, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.6697851332535514&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b0000000323adad2c3e4bd3f1bf8aa3ffd7c0be5442de1277b66c9ba264e87e849d2de6bc%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26confViewID%3D1759346528%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAANgPxL5F7wxBMa5J5JVDJe6YZrSuQcqELqVSdnzwbD6sw2%26">Bikes and Libraries: Pedaling Toward Innovative Outreach, Health, and Sustainability</a> (ALA) – April 14, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/civility-goes-viral.html">Civility Goes Viral: a New Approach for a New Era</a> (WJ) – April 18, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/build-your-political-literacy-skills-for-advocacy.html">Build Your Political Literacy Skills for Advocacy</a> (WJ) – April 25, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-everyday-democracy%E2%80%99s-dialogue-change-process-3-3">Libraries Transforming Communities: Every Democracy’s Dialogue to Change Process</a> (ALA) – May 1, 2017</li>
<li><a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/patterson-copyright-award-nominations/">L. Ray Patterson Copyright Award</a> (ALA) – May 15, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.442685696375264&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26internalProgramTicket%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26internalProgramTicketUnList%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26cProgViewID%3D1594047%26PRID%3D1c0a55316599d1ec96a884a19ca064de">Social Media: What’s Next?</a> (ALL) – May 19, 2017</li>
<li><a href="https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=alapublishing&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.442685696375264&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fprogram%2FprogramDetail.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26internalProgramTicket%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing%26internalProgramTicketUnList%3D4832534b000000023e092f5b4a798fd51159394711d820271ddc30ea820a32a26fb781b7d7de196b%26cProgViewID%3D1594047%26PRID%3D1c0a55316599d1ec96a884a19ca064de">Mindfulness for Librarians</a> (ALL) – June 16, 2017</li>
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</div></div></div>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 20:39:34 +0000Julia Pernicka2385 at http://www.illinoisheartland.org